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The Crestwood Herb Garden Club- Another great year
In a few weeks Crestwood’s herb garden club will come to a close. This year we have learned to grow and use sage, basil, lemon verbena, marjoram, oregano, scented geraniums,…
I Forgot the Parsley
This morning I went into the kitchen to make a green smoothie for breakfast. I tossed the following ingredients into the blender: 1 cup kale or spinach 1/2 cup banana…
Macaroni Garden Salad, A wonderful Summer Salad
One year I made this delicious salad with the herb garden club. The basil and parsley were harvested from our garden. Over the years I have tweaked the ingredients until…
My New Favorite Breakfast Drink Celery and Apple Juice with Parsley
Recently I read Anthony William’s special report on the Top Ten Super Foods. Celery was the first food listed. The very next day I used my Bullet to make celery…
A Visit to My Family’s Tree Farm
In September I visited my mother in Washington state. She lives on a 60 acre tree farm. Mom was born on this land. Both she and my father were raised…
Cinnamon for the Holidays and throughout the year
Cinnamon is the spice of home and hearth. It is derived from the bark of an evergreen tree in China, Vietnam, and Indonesia. The best quality cinnamon is harvested from…
Scents of the Season with Holidays Herbs and Spices
As I look back over the many years I have been doing these holidays gatherings, there are certain herbs and spices that always make their way into the limelight. I find…
Cloves- One of the World’s Most Aromatic Spices
Did you know that the name clove is derived from the Latin word claus, Â meaning nail? Â At one time I was a bit intimidated by the strong scent of this…
Orange Clove Pomanders
In November I like to make orange pomander balls to scent my home. Lemons, limes, grapefruit, and even apples can be used to make pomander balls. What is a pomander?…
Peppermint- The Herb that Refreshes
When I feel overwhelmed by mental clutter and life in general, it’s time to pick a peppermint leaf from the garden. I rub it between my thumb and forefinger, close my…